Transcripts, [1900x1940], by J. Lloyd Williams, from Maurice Edwards's manuscript, dated 1778, held at the Library of the University of Wales, Bangor (Bangor MS 2294).
A volume, comprising mainly harp tunes in various hands, at one time belonging to Mary Richards of Darowen and her father, and probably compiled by them. The last item in the volume is in letter form, dated 14 January [18]60, and addressed to Mary Richards.
Royal Keyed Bugle Tutor ... Exercises to which are added thirty three popular airs, duets & trios (London, n.d.), followed by miscellaneous tunes and anthems in an unidentified hand.
A tune-book, [1880-1884], which once belonged to Ylltyr Williams, Dolgellau, containing traditional harp tunes; together with transcripts by J. Lloyd Williams and others from the Ylltyr Williams Manuscripts, [1900x1940].
Contributions from collectors of folk songs, some including related correspondence. Most of the songs came into the possession of J. Lloyd Williams as editor of the Journal of the Welsh Folk-Song Society. Collections and transcripts by J. Lloyd Williams himself are also included, often in his preferred sol-fa notation, together with arrangements by him and others. Details of collectors are also included.
Mainly manuscript and printed arrangements of folk songs and melodies, many by J. Lloyd Williams himself. The words of a number of songs have been written by Llew Tegid. A few carols and hymn tunes, settings for penillion singing and lists of melodies are also included.
Three manuscript music books containing transcripts of folk songs from various sources, including the John Morris, Jennie Williams and T. Soley Thomas collections. Provenance notes of songs are also included.
Lyrics, including translations, for Welsh airs, some with covering letters. Contributors include Mary Davies, Eifion Wyn, A. P. Graves and L. D. Jones (Llew Tegid), Ruth Lewis, Robert Roberts ('Isallt') and possibly Sir Francis Edwards (F. E.).
